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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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