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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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