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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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