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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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