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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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