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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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