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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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