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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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