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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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