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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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