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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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