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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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