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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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