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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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