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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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