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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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