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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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