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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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