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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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