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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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