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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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