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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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