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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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