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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 and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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