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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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