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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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