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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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