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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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