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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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