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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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