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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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