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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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