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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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