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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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