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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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