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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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