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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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