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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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