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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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