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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling 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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