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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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