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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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