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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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