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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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