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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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