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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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