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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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