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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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