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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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