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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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