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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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