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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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