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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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