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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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