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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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