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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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