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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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