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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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