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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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