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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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