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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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