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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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