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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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