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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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