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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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