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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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