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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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