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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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