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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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