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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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