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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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