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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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