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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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