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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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