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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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