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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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