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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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