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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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