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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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