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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important 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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