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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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