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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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