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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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