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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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