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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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