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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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