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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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