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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources