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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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