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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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