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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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