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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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