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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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