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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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