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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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