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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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