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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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