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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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