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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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