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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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