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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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