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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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