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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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