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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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