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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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