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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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