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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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