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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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