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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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