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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning enable students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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