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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)