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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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