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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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