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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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