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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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