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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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