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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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