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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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