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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses 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 open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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