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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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