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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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