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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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