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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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