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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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