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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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