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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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