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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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