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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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