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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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