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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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