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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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