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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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