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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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