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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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