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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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