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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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