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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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