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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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