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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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