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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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