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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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