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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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