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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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