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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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