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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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