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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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