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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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