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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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