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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major 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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