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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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