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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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