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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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