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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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