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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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