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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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