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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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