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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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