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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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