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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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