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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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