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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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