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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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