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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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