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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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