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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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