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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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