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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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