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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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