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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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