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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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