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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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