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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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