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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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