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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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