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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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