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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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