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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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