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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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