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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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