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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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