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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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