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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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