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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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