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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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