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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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