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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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