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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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