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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the 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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