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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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