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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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