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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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