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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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