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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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