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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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