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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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