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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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