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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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