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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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