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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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