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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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