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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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