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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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