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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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