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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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