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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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