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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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