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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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