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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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