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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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