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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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