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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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