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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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