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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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