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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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