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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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