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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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