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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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