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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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