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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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