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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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