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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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