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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses 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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