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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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