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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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