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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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