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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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