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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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