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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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