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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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