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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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