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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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