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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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