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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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