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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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