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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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