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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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