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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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