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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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