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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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