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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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