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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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