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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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