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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic 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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