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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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