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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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