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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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