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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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