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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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