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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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