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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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