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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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