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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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