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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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