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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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