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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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