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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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