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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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