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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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