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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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