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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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