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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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