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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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