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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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