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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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