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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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