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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses 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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