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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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