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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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