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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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