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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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