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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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