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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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