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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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