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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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