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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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