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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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