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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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