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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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