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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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