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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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