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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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