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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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