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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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