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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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