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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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