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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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