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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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