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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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