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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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