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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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