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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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