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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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