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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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