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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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