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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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