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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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