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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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