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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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