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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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