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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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