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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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