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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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