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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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