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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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