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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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