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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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