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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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