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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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