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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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