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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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