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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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