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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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