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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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