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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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