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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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