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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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