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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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