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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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