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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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