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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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