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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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