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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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