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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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