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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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