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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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