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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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