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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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