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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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