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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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