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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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