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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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