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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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