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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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