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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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