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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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