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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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