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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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