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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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