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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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