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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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