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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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