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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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