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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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