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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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