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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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