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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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