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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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