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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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