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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners 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 numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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