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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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