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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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