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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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