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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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