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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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