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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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