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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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