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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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