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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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