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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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