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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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