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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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