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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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