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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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