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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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