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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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