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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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