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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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