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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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