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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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