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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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