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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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