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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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