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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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