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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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