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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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