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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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