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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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