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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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