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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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