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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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