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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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