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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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