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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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