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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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