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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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