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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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