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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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