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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses 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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