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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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