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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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