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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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