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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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