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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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