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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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