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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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