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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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