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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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