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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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