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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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