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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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