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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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