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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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