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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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