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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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