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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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