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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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