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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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