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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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