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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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