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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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