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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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