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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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