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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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