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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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