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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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