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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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