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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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