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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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