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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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