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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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