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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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