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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping 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 interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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