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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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