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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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