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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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