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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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