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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the 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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