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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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