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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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