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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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