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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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