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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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