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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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