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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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