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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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