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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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