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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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