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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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