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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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