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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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