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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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