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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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