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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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