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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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