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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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