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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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