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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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