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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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