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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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