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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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