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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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