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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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