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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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