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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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