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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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