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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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