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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important 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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