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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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