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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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