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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses 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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