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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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