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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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