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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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