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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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