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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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