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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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