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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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