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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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