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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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