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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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