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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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