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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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