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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)