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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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