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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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