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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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