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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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