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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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