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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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