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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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