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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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