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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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