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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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