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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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