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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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