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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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