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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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