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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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