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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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