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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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