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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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