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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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