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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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