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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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