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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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