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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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