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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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