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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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