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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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