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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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