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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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