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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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