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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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