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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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