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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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