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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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