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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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