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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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