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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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