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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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