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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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