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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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